America’s Grocery Monopoly Problem
A wave of corporate consolidation is reshaping the grocery industry, squeezing workers, limiting competition, and giving a handful of retailers unprecedented control over what Americans pay for food.
Affordability
The Blueprint for a More Affordable America Already Exists
State and local governments are testing policies that make everyday life cheaper and more stable. Early results suggest meaningful change doesn’t have to start in Washington. From guaranteed income to universal childcare, solutions to the affordability crisis are already in motion. The challenge now is political will—not policy design.
The K-Shaped Economy Is Reshaping American Cities
Trump pledged to rebuild cities like Detroit. Instead, his policies have made urban life increasingly unaffordable, forcing working- and middle-class residents to absorb the costs of a system tilted toward the wealthy.